More and more brides-to-be are heading overseas to find cheap and efficient cosmetic treatment. In terms of dentistry, implant surgery in the UK averages at £1,880, whereas with Hungary based Comfort-Med, the procedure will cost you just £530! This is the niche that Comfort-Med are quite understandably exploiting… the company offers a unique service which helps their customers choose from a range of approved doctors, book treatment, flights and accommodation. What’s more, booking through Comfort-Med will result in discounts from their partner hotels. We talked to Erika, an expert from the company who told us; “The client can save up to 60-70% on the treatment, flights and accommodation booking with us, rather than comparing UK prices. “All of our doctors are checked and have great references from the UK and Ireland. They all work to the highest of European standards.” UKbride witnessed the pre-eminent levels of technology and materials in their clinics. For example, the tooth crowns were from Switzerland and breast implants from France. Comfort-Med offers, for instance, dentistry in Budapest and as Erika explained; “This partner has lots of experience with British and Irish patients. They are very flexible and even provide after-care in both Britain and Ireland. Specialising in implants they work to the highest levels of professionalism, offering diagnostics, oral cosmetics, conserving, prosthetics and complete implants.” “We also have another dentistry clinic in Budapest, which is led by a couple. They are very well educated and keen to make their patients feel comforted.” It was at this practice that I received some treatment of my own, having my teeth whitened, and I could also see with SMILE:PLAN, how I would look with an ‘Angelina Jolie smile’. The surgery offers a range of alternative pain killers such as homeopathy, as well as anaesthetic for the patients. My favourite aspect was the fact that you can watch TV or your favourite film whilst having treatment in the dentist’s chair. “Our plastic surgeon in Budapest is also very experienced.” Erika added. When we visited the practice, we were shown a range of before and after photos, which showed somewhat impressively the quality of the surgeon’s operations. Although the surgeon isn’t fluent in English he is always accompanied by a translator ensuring that language doesn’t provide any barriers. “He provides all kinds of surgical treatments, ranging from facial surgery, wrinkle-filling, botox, nose and ear jobs, breast implants and lifts, tummy tucks, lipo-suction (for men and women!), hair implants and skin problem-solving treatments.” Comfort-Med have a further plastic surgeon in Budapest with two highly qualified doctors work with an army of assistants in this well established surgery. They offer a range of treatments which aren’t necessarily surgical. Most of their treatments don’t use the usual scalpels and knives… such as permanent hair removal and life-coaching on patient’s health. I met one of the doctors, just back from an international plastic surgeon conference. He spoke English with an eloquence I was not expecting and was the co-writer of an international study book about plastic surgery. Hévíz is famous for its natural thermal lake, ideal for a relaxing break. Comfort-Med have a dentist service here, which is more familiar with foreign visitors. “There are five state-of-the-art, air conditioned treatment rooms where they provide general dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics and periodontal treatments. They are on the cusp of technology, boasting digital dental X-rays, intraoral cameras, a dental laser and the world’s leading tooth whitening system which uses plasma lamps. All of their work carries and international guarantee, and they even run a dental taxi service between the clinic and your chosen accommodation. They are co-operating with four-starred hotel to provide dental services in 600 square metres and 35 employees. They are also using head CT for a more precise diagnosis and have a brand new operating room.” Comfort-Med also offer services in Pécs with an eye surgeon and dentist on their books. “The eye refractive surgery clinic uses the latest technology, being fully competent with laser treatment. A whole operation takes only a few minutes, its just the preparation which takes about half an hour. “Our dentist in Pécs is one of the highest regarded in Europe despite his young age and great deals.” I witnessed first hand his impressive digital X-ray which he took of me and could see not only my teeth, but their positioning in relation to my skull. From my experience in Hungary the services Comfort Med offer are ultimately professional and welcoming. All of the clinics I visited were not only spotless but were full of the latest technology. But most importantly, I was assured not alone by the certificates on the wall but the competence and warm welcome I was always received with everywhere in Hungary. I would thoroughly recommend Hungary and Comfort-Med to any bride-to-be looking for an inexpensive and professional cosmetic surgery. For more information on any of the practices mentioned here, see www.comfort-med.co.hu.